Women’s Cancers

More than 15,700 Australian women are diagnosed with breast, cervical, ovarian, vaginal or uterine cancer each year.

The most important message we can pass on to you and your circle of friends is to become what we call “Body Aware”. This means you need to get to know your body and learn what it’s usual functions are – work out what is normal for you.

Aside from cervical cancer, the potential for prevention of these cancers is limited - the best outcome is for those that have early detection and treatment. Unfortunately, with the personal and sometimes vague nature of these cancers, most women don’t talk about symptoms or see a doctor until it is too late.

If something doesn’t feel right or is different to how you normally feel or function, then you should get it checked out by your doctor.

We have included further information on specific women’s cancers below, if you have any questions regarding this information please call The Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20.

• What is Cancer?
• Breast Cancer
• Cervical Cancer
• Ovarian Cancer
• Uterine Cancer
• Vaginal Cancer
• Vulvar Cancer

While there is no way you can guarantee that you won’t get cancer, there are steps you can take to lower your overall risk. Click on the link below for more information on how to live a cancer smart lifestyle.

• Healthy lifestyle

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